diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index fa76d59e..58711974 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@ npm install monaco-editor-webpack-plugin
 * `webpack.config.js`:
 ```js
 const MonacoWebpackPlugin = require('monaco-editor-webpack-plugin');
+const path = require('path');
 
 module.exports = {
   entry: './index.js',